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Team will visit Kuwait, Oman and United Arab Emirates during seven day tour

The Marlins organization is set to visit U.S. troops stationed in Kuwait, Oman and United Arab Emiratesfrom January 27 through February 3, 2014. The tour, organized by Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE), will mark the Marlins’ fifth visit to U.S. military personnel stationed overseas. This will be the second time the Marlins visit Kuwait. In 2010, the Marlins became the first Major League Baseball team to take active players to visit U.S. troops deployed overseas. At that time, the group visited military bases in Iraq and Kuwait. In early 2011 players and front office staff traveled to Bahrain, Germany and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Later that year, the Marlins visited Japan, Guam and Hawaii during a 12-day trip.

Representing the Marlins on this tour will be former Marlins Outfielder & 1997 World Series Champion Cliff Floyd, former Marlins Catcher & 1997 World Series Champion Charles Johnson, Marlins Vice President & General Manager Dan Jennings, Executive Vice President of Ballpark Operations & Events Claude Delorme, Director of Community Outreach Angela Smith and two members of the Marlins Energy Team.

The Marlins Visit to the Troops is part of an organization-wide effort to partner with the military. The Marlins recognize the great service our countrymen and women do for our nation every day and have coordinated a variety of military-friendly promotions and initiatives. These include the South Florida Heroes Mondays presented by Outback Steakhouse where military servicemen and women, veterans, police officers, firefighters and all local first responders with proper I.D. can claim free tickets at Marlins Park north ticket office. As part of South Florida Heroes Mondays, the Miami Marlins honor a current police officer, first responder, and armed forces member during games. Also, Marlins offer ticket savings to military and first responders through the Gov X Ticket Offer. The Miami Marlins also team up with Bunkers in Baghdad to provide golf equipment to military stationed overseas as well as wounded warriors and veterans at home. The Marlins are also partnering with Savannah’s Soldiers in bringing back the Letters to the Troops campaign. The Marlins also sponsor Pros vs. G.I. Joes where Miami Marlins Players play Call of Duty on XBOX 360 versus active service men and women overseas.

Throughout the tour, Marlins players, the Marlins Energy Team and front office staff will participate in activities such as baseball clinics, Energy Team Performances, meet and greets and participate in a softball game with U.S. soldiers.

Fans and media can follow the Marlins overseas at the Marlins’ “Beyond the Ballpark” blog at beyondtheballpark.mlblogs.com, website at marlins.com/troops and through the @MarlinsAyudan account on Twitter, as well as through other official Marlins social media channels: facebook.com/marlins and @marlins on Twitter.

Join former Marlins Skipper Jack McKeon and current Manager/ Event Chair Mike Redmond for a day of golf with the 2014 Miami Marlins team

The Marlins Foundation announces the Inaugural Jack McKeon Marlins Celebrity Golf Classic to be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at Crandon Golf Course Key Biscayne. Previously known as the Marlins Celebrity Golf Classic, the Marlins will pay tribute to Marlins former Manager John “Jack” McKeon, a two-time National League Manager of the Year and 2003 World Series Champion.

Marlins personalities scheduled to attend include: President David Samson, President of Baseball Operations Michael Hill, Vice President and General Manager Dan Jennings, Marlins Manager Mike Redmond, along with Marlins players and other community leaders.

Proceeds from the golf tournament will benefit the Miracle League of Miami-Dade County; a Marlins Charity Partner. The Miracle League is a nationally recognized baseball program for children with special needs. The mission is to provide children with developmental, intellectual, mental and/or physical challenges the opportunity to play baseball on special custom designed rubber turf fields that accommodate wheelchairs and walkers.

“We look forward to honoring Jack for his contributions to baseball in South Florida. Thanks to the generous donations of individuals and organizations, we can continue to impact the lives of children through baseball,” said Mike Redmond, Marlins Manager and Event Chair. “This event will give participants the opportunity to play alongside Marlins players as well as donate to a worthy cause.”

Program includes healthy eating and exercise seminars, CPR training and certification

The Marlins Foundation is pleased to announce the second cycle of Compression for Life, a program that teaches heart health and provides CPR and first aid training to the youth at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami Dade.

In 2012, the Marlins Foundation and Catcher Jeff Urgelles launched a CPR class for the kids at the Boys and Girls Club of Miami Dade. This program was inspired by news of Urgelles’ vital role in saving the life of a young woman who had collapsed with cardiac arrest during a Marlins away game in Arizona.

“The Compression for Life Program helps our kids understand and learn the importance of CPR.” shares Alex Rodriguez-Roig, President of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami Dade. “We’re thankful to Jeff and the Marlins for helping make our community a safer and healthier place.”

During the first year of the program, Compression for Life taught the importance of heart health to over 100 youth at the Boys & Girls Club Hank Kline Campus, and provided CPR certification for twenty Boys & Girls Clubs employees. This year, the program will continue with additional support from the local American Heart Association and 911 Education Consultants to offer Compression for Life at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami Dade Kendall Campus.

Class Schedule

Heart Health – Monday, January 27, 2014 4:00 PM

Teaching the importance of healthy eating and exercise and how both aspects contribute to positive heart health.

Four local charities selected will receive $25,000 and be designated 2014 Marlins Charity Partners

The Marlins Foundation is seeking to partner with charity organizations for the 2014 Charity Partner Empowerment Fund. The organization chosen must provide direct and unique programming for kids through education, arts and baseball related facilities.

Four organizations will be selected and each will receive a $25,000 donation along with season long benefits. These benefits include volunteers from Marlins Ayudan, recognition throughout the season at Marlins Park, exposure with media partners and player involvement.

“During the first two years at Marlins Park, the Marlins Foundation invested over $1.9 million in philanthropy in South Florida and over 14,000 hours of volunteer service was completed through Marlins Ayudan.” said Miami Marlins President, David Samson.

In addition to the $100,000 Charity Partner Empowerment Fund, the Marlins Foundation will continue to support South Florida charities, schools and neighborhood organizations throughout the year with other programs and fundraising initiatives.

Listed below is a timeline for the Marlins Charity Partner Empowerment Fund

• Pre-proposal live (online): Friday, January 10, 2014.

• Pre-proposal due (online): Friday, January 31, 2014 by 5:00 p.m.

• Notification and invitation to full-proposal: Friday, February 21, 2014.

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